Cottenham Park
Cottenham Park is named after Charles Pepys, Lord Cottenham and although the estate was sold off for housing development, although by 1893 much of the area between Cottenham Park Road and Cambridge Road still remained largely undeveloped. Development accelerated once trams began to serve the area in 1907.
The recreation ground opened in 1897 as Melbury Gardens and was the first such amenity to be provided in the locality. A map of 1920 shows the recreation ground laid out much as it is today: from the entrance on the south-east corner is a line of plane trees along the east boundary and an area of grass crossed by a diagonal path leading to a hedge, beyond which the land opens out to playing fields which forms the main area of the park. Amenities include a modern pavilion, and tennis courts. There are perimeter paths and trees, including mature oaks.
The now named Cottenham Park is 3.21 hectares and is sited within Raynes Park ward.
You are looking for a micro container. Parking is available in nearby roads and please check the opening times of the park as the cache is not available 24/7. There are flat paths suitable for wheelchair cachers but they will need help to retrieve the cache.
PLEASE REPLACE THE CACHE EXACTLY WHERE YOU FOUND IT!
PLEASE REPLACE THE CACHE EXACTLY WHERE YOU FOUND IT!
PLEASE REPLACE THE CACHE EXACTLY WHERE YOU FOUND IT!